In this Lent update, Jo Stow, our schools Project Leader, looks ahead to the imminent launch of our new programme for Key Stage 2, and celebrates two new secondary schools joining Common Good Schools Key Stage 3/4. Jo also previews our upcoming activities and speaking engagements, and invites you to get involved—whether by joining in or praying for this vital work.
KS2 Programme: Launch Event
On 26 February we will be launching our brand-new Common Good Schools programme for primary schools. Learn more here.
Check out the free sample packs for lower and upper KS2. Like what you see and want your primary school to get involved?
*Register your interest here and we will send you an invitation to the online launch*
The resource will have a phased roll-out starting with Catholic Schools. If you work in a CE or Methodist school, we need your help! We are looking to tailor the resource to work in your context. You are very welcome to attend the launch and we’ll be recruiting CE and Methodist school partners for the autumn term.
New Partners in the Midlands
We’re delighted to welcome St Augustine’s High School in Redditch and St Thomas More High in Willenhall. Both schools will receive their induction training in March.
Free Lent Resource for KS3 and 4
If you’re looking for a free classroom resource for Lent, do take a look. Our theme is “Who is my neighbour?” Click here to download. Or forward to a colleague.
Upcoming Events and Activities
- 26 February Launch event: Common Good Schools for KS2 programme. Register here
- March–June Induction training for new primary and secondary school partners
- 12 March Jenny will address head teachers at the EducareM retreat
- 12 March St Augustine’s High School Induction training
- 19 March St Thomas More School Induction Training
- 20 March Jo and Jenny will address senior leaders at St Teresa of Calcutta Trust’s Mission Leadership Conference
- 17 April Jenny will give the keynote at Pope Francis MAT (Liverpool) Mission Central Team and Head Teachers conference
- 12 May Jo and Jenny will address Deputy Head Teachers at the Archdiocese of Southwark
- 19 May Jenny will address Deputy Head Teachers at the Archdiocese of Southwark
- 3 June Jo will speak to Chaplains from Woodard Schools about the Common Good and community engagement
- 3 July Jenny will address staff of St Joseph MAT at their Mission Conference in Liverpool
Get involved
We’d love you to join in. Here are some suggestions to consider:
- Part of a MAT? Share this page with your colleagues across the Trust
- For high schools, find out more about what being a Common Good School entails
- Contribute to the Common Good Schools Bursary Fund
- Volunteer for us – we are looking for someone to help with comms and marketing
Prayers please
We would appreciate your prayers for our work in the coming months:
- For financial support to enable schools struggling financially to join Common Good Schools
- For Jo and Jenny as they speak to senior leaders and those responsible for the Christian life and mission of their schools
- For new schools, young people and staff as they join Common Good Schools
- For our team as we prepare to launch the KS2 programme
- For our partner schools as they enable young people to build relationships in their communities
Jo Stow, Project Leader, Common Good Schools
T4CG’s Common Good Schools programme equips schools to enable children and young people develop skills around building relationships and taking responsibility. Schools acting as good neighbours in their communities not only strengthen their own students but make a tangible contribution to the shared life of their neighbourhood. Find out more and arrange a conversation with Jo here